Orange IV Node Application 12126688222

Respondent ID 12126688222
End Date 10/31/2020 4:34:35 AM
language en
If you have previously applied to be a node please provide us with your application ID.
City/Town Saint Petersburg
State/Province Saint Petersburg
Country Russia
What languages do you speak? Russian, English
What is your occupation? IT
Non-technical Role or Other (please specify)
How many years experience in your field? 16+
What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? Graduated Secondary or High School, or equivalent
Did you purchase xx coins in the xx coin sale? No
Are you an individual or a group? Individual
Node City Helsinki
Node State/Province
Node Country Finland
For which networks have you ever operated a node?
  • Other (please specify): certik, nucypher, mina, elrond, harmony, bluezell
What kind of improvements would you like to see in xx network nodes vs. previous nodes you have supported? speed, fault tolerance, reliability
What are potential setbacks preventing you from operating an xx network node? I am sure that everything will work out and will work at the highest level
What is the maximum upload bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 1000
What is the maximum download bandwidth in megabits per second your node can provide? 1000
What is a reasonable uptime estimate you can provide for your BetaNet node? 100
Please estimate the cost of electricity in the geographic area where your BetaNet node will be running. 0,1 eur kw-hr
On a monthly basis, how much time can you publicly commit to dedicating toward governance if you were selected as a BetaNet node operator?` 100
In what type of environment would this server be located? Datacenter
If your server is located in your personal home, please specify the name of your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
If your server is located in a Datacenter, please specify the name of the company hosting it. hetzner
Do you have past experience deploying hardware servers in a datacenter? No
Do you already own sufficient hardware to meet the published xx network BetaNet Node specifications? No
Do you have hardware you would like to use but does not meet the stated BetaNet node specs? If so, please provide specs on that hardware below:
Why do you want to be a node? I just like doing it. I believe that blockchain technologies are the future and they will change the world forever.
How did you originally hear about the xx network? Telegram
Which current xx network communities are you a member of?
  • Telegram
  • Discord
Are you an active member of those communities? No
What specifically, interests you about the xx network platform? I want to get an interesting experience, what else?
Outside of xx network communities, are you an active participant in other node or developer community groups? If so, which ones? CertiK, NuCypher, Mina etc
Have you ever attended a blockchain conference? If so, which one(s)?
Do you have past experience managing communities or creating content to be distributed across social media? Please enter details for all with which you are comfortable or have experience:
    As part of growing the xx network community, are you willing to create content as part of operating an xx network BetaNet node? How much content on a monthly basis? 1 time per month
    Would you be interested in helping to lead the development of the next xx network community? Yes
    Why do you want to run a node in the xx network
    • To protect the privacy of political speech
    • To protect private personal communication around health and lifestyle issues from mass surveillance and abuse by centralized organizations
    • To promote quantum secure distributed systems
    • To earn xx coins
    • To help build David Chaum's vision of a decentralized world
    • To contribute to a promising project
    • To undo the centralization of the internet by big tech companies
    • To help build true digital cash to fuel a decentralized economy
    • To reverse the political centralization of legal, police, and military organizations which favor the wealthy and powerful
    • Other (please specify): to get an interesting experience
    What is the difference between decentralized networks and distributed networks, and where on the decentralization spectrum do you sit? The essence of a decentralized network is that there should be as many independent nodes as possible. By starting the node, I am one of them. This is how I contribute to decentralization.
    As best as you can given currently available information, please describe the value proposition of the xx network platform and how it differs from other current blockchain solutions. Your own view of how the network should be arranged is the most valuable choice.
    Privacy by Default is a goal of the xx network Platform. In your opinion, why is Privacy by Default critical for the future of the internet? Because we are tired of being constantly monitored by the browser and other systems. We are tired of being slaves to the system, we want to be free.
    In your opinion, what threat, if any, do quantum computers pose toward decentralized systems? What about centralized systems? To be honest, it is difficult for me to try to predict what will happen in the case of mass distribution of quantum computers. We'll see if that happens )
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    I don’t think you can meet the GPU requirement (Nvidia Turing or Tesla GPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 or greater) from a Hetzner DC, can you?

    I really like you motivation but we already have too much modes operating from a Hetzner DC, especially in Finland, which conflicts with the principle of real decentralization.
    Do you have other options?

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    Hi. Thank you for your feedback. Of course, I can use another provider to rent a server.
    And I also realized today that i need to use something more powerful than VPS.
    I looked at the following configuration:
    Ryzen 7 3800x, 32GB ram, 1024GB SSD, RTX 2070

    Your is Russia with a node in Helsinki and running Finland.
    And in a datacenter.
    You don’t get my vote

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    Well. I didn’t know it was a problem. I can easily install a server in a data center in St. Petersburg. Russian Federation. Also, thank you for your feedback

    Have my vote!

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    Thank you for your trust

    Is there a reason you cant run a node from home?

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    My voice is your if you buy new hardware and place it in Saint-Petersburg.:ok_hand:t2:

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    Thanks for your support

    When I leave the house, I turn off the power supply due to fire safety. I feel better this way )

    Great to see that you are looking for solutions. You have my support!

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    Thanks

    Vote for you! Good application.

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    you have my vote

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    You get my vote, if you buy a hardware and run it at home in St. P

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    so you turn off the power???
    What about the milk the meat and other food.
    what about other hardware without power.
    i find it a strange story

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    Reinsurance and anxiety are part of the mentality of Russian people. It’s normal that you find this strange.

    I get your point but:
    How do you get the full node spec with GPU I. The datacenter??

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    I can place my hardware in the datacenter